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Halloumi fries are back on the McDonald’s menu today – and there’s new limited-edition dips

It's part of a seasonal menu shake-up.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 10th May 2023

A whole host of new and returning foods are making a comeback as part of a McDonald’s menu shake-up launching today.

And the absolute fan-favourite Halloumi Fries are back.

The global fast food giant is known for changing its menu with the seasons, often introducing lots of limited-edition items for a short time only, and this month is no different – as today sees a brand-new burger, two new dipping sauces, and some new McFlurries launched, alongside the long-awaited return of a popular burger and other snacks.

First up is the new Spicy Big Tasty – a 100% beef patty made with Emmental cheese, lettuce, bacon, tomato, and the Big Tasty sauce with a jalapeno twist – alongside the return of the hugely-popular Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon.

Also returning are the Wispa McFlurry and Wispa Gold McFlurry, made with soft dairy ice cream, swirled Wispa chocolate pieces, and a Cadbury chocolate or caramel sauce.

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McDonald’s has introduced new and returning favourites to its menu today / Credit: McDonald’s UK

And, of course, Halloumi Fries are back after a hugely-successful run last summer, which means you can once again tuck into four delicious halloumi cheese sticks coated in a light batter and served with a rich tomato dip, or grab a share box of 12.

But aside from the return of the popular squeaky cheese snack, the stars of the show have to be the four new limited-edition dipping sauces.

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To celebrate 40 years of one of the most popular and most-ordered items on the McDonald’s menu, the Chicken McNuggets, the fast food giant is dropping two new limited-edition dips today, and another two in a couple of weeks time.

As of today, you can give your McNuggets a fiery kick with the Mega Hot Sauce dip, or the try out the “slightly tangy yet beautifully rich” Garlic Mayo dip to give your McNuggets a delicious creamy garlic flavour.

Then, right at the end of the month on 31 May, “creamy and vibrant” Chipotle Mayo will make its way to the menu with a touch of spice, alongside America’s most popular sauce if you fancy coating your McNuggets with the flavour-packed Creamy Ranch dip.

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McDonald’s has emphasised that each new menu item will only be around for a limited time, and “when they’re gone, they’re gone”.

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Britain’s least favourite chores have been revealed according to new survey

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Man doing the ironing

Washing up, dusting, taking the bins out – we’re really not short of household chores to dislike, let’s be honest.

Doing the chores is, well, a chore… or is it? Surprisingly though, a new YouGov poll says different, as it’s been revealed that there are only a few household tasks that large numbers of Britons actively loathe, with many more liked that disliked, in fact.

While it probably has to be said that most chores and household tasks are not exactly what we’d choose to spend our time doing, the reality is they have to be done whether we like it or not.

The new survey, however, has revealed the some of us do actually ‘like’ it though.

YouGov asked a total of 2287 British adults for their opinions on a selection of chores in a bid to find out what the best and worst household task is.

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Cooking came out on top as the most popular chore of those polled, with a clear majority of Brits (57%) saying they like rustling up a meal, alongside a further 21% who neither like nor dislike it, and only 18% saying it’s a task they openly dislike.

Nearly half of Brits (46%) say they enjoy decluttering or clearing out their house, alongside 24% who are not bothered either way. Similarly, 40% say they like tidying up, with nearly as many (35%) neither liking nor disliking it.

In both cases, only roughly a quarter (22-27%) actively dislike making things neat and tidy.

On the other end of the spectrum, the chore that takes the top spot for being the most disliked across the board is ironing.

Four housework staples stand out as having the fewest outright fans – ironing, cleaning the bathroom, dusting, and taking the bins out, with just one in six Brits (16-18%) claiming to like doing any of them.

Although similar numbers of survey respondents dislike dusting, ironing, or cleaning the bathroom (41-45%), it’s ironing that has the strongest claim to being the most-hated chore overall, as not only do a higher proportion say they dislike it a lot (25% vs 16-18% for the other two chores), roughly three times as many Brits avoid doing the ironing altogether (20% vs 7%).

This makes it the only chore where the number of dislikers (43%) outnumber the combined total of those with a positive or neutral opinion of the chore (37%).

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How does gender come into the conversation? Well, taking the bins out is the chore polled with the biggest gender divide.

According to YouGov, while men are equally likely to say they like (24%) and dislike taking the bins out (22%), only 9% of women say they relish the task, which is relative to 42% of them who dislike having to do it.

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Salford Red Devils have been dropped from the Super League

Danny Jones Danny Jones Salford Red Devils relegated from Betfred Super League for 2026 season

Salford Red Devils RLFC have been officially relegated and dropped from the next Betfred Super League season following months of uncertainty both on and off the field.

It’s a nightmare scenario for supporters, but not entirely surprising given their struggles of late.

Revealing the decision this week, the Super League announced that Salford Red Devils will not be competing in the top tier next term, with the upcoming adjusted campaign getting underway in 2026.

Confirming that their IMG grading had been reduced as expected in the wake of recent events, the Greater Manchester side shared an official statement with the fans on Thursday morning, 16 October.

The reaction has obviously been one of deep frustration from a fan base that has been put through the ringer over the past year or so.

Die-hard Red Devil, Andy Roberts, commented in the numerous replies underneath Salford’s post on X: “I’m sorry, but this statement is a complete disgrace. Patronising fans, ignoring the huge elephant in the room. RELEGATION!”

Even neutrals got involved, with one person writing: “I hope someone comes in and saves you. No gloating here, we’re all part of the RL [rugby league] family, and I’ve lost my club before – wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Best of luck getting sorted.”

Another added that he believes this “Has to be the worst piece of comms from any club ever. Might have been better to start with a ‘really sorry we won’t be part of Super League next season’ line.”

Most notably, their dismissal from the division for now has also made way for the return of Bradford Bulls, who haven’t featured in the tournament since 2014, ultimately limping towards liquidation and eventual relegation themselves. Safe to say Salfordians fear the same.

It’s also worth noting that Salford Red Devils’ relegation also comes in tandem with the Super League actually expanding in terms of participants, with 14 teams set to face off in 2026; a dozen are automatically included via the aforementioned gradings system.

The Bulls were restored to the ranks after finishing 10th in the overall IMG rankings, while SRDLFC’s 0.25 point reduction to their total score proved enough to see the Yorkshiremen take their place after more than a decade.

Another two of clubs are still waiting to be named in the roster for next year, with an independent selection panel scheduled to verify their picks this Friday, 17 October.

You can see the club’s ‘divisive’ (to say the least) statement in full HERE and, in the meantime, find out more on the latest twist in this unfortunate tale that went on somewhat behind the scenes down below.

Eyebrows raised as key coach and director of the company set up to buy Salford Red Devils resigns
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